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| Robbie Blair Terrorizes the field during Independent Racing Series event at Hilltop
By Chris Tilley (Independent Racing Series P.R. Director)
CONTACT: (606) 219-1723 or tilleyracing@hotmail.com
MILLERSBURG, OH (April 18, 2008)—Robbie Blair of Titusville, PA became the only driver to win three Independent Racing Series-Sanctioned events since the series started in 2007 by capturing the $6,000 prize during the Second Annual ‘Deadline 50’ event at the Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, OH on Friday April 18, 2008.
Blair, from his outside front-row starting positioning the 50-Lap A-Main led the opening 11 laps until seeing the pressure from 2007 ‘Deadline 50’ event winner Dave Hess Jr. of Waterford, PA. Hess rolled on the high-line to keep the lead until the 20th circuit when Blair rolled past Hess on the inside to lead the 21st lap. Blair would then re-take control over the field on the 40th lap and not look back in route to his third-career Independent Racing Series event win.
The 2007 Independent Racing Series National Champion Rick Aukland, who started in the ninth position, finished second with Tim Dohm, pole-sitter Doug Drown and Hess rounding out the top five.
The two Provisional starters Ryan Markham and Wayne Chinn rallied from the 12th row to finish sixth and seventh. Chinn, who went to a back-up car before the A-Main ran as high as third before bringing out the caution on lap-30.
Eight cautions and a red flag on lap-36 for Mike Knight's flip halted the event. The driver from Ripley, NY, who made his intentions for running for the Independent Racing Series Rookie of the Year, was running in the third spot when the accident occurred in turn two.
Blair’s Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Bossard’s Auto Parts, Specialty Products, Maloney Tool & Mold, Armstrong Lumber, Chelby’s Tanning, Moody & Son Welding, Genesis Racing Shocks, Hypercoils, Hoosier Racing Tire, Slavic Shirts & Decals, Simpson Racing Products, Farr Motorsports, VP Racing Fuels and Dano Paint.
The next weekend of Independent Racing Series competition will come up on Friday night May 2 at the Elkins Speedway in Elkins, WV for a $5,000 to win event and on Saturday night May 3 for a $5,000 to win event at the Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, OH for the Annual ‘Buckeye Classic 50’ event.
Official Summary of Results
Round # 1-2008 Season
Hilltop Speedway-Millersburg, OH
April 18, 2008
Independent Racing Series Super Late Models
A-Main Finish:
1. Robbie Blair-Titusville, PA
2. Rick Aukland-Zanesville, OH
3. Tim Dohm-Cross Lanes, WV
4. Doug Drown-Wooster, OH
5. Dave Hess Jr.-Waterford, PA
6. Ryan Markham-Ashland, OH
7. Wayne Chinn-Bradford, OH
8. Mike Balzano-Parkersburg, WV
9. Dusty Moore-Swanton, OH
10. Andy Bond-Coolville, OH
11. Wayne Maffett Jr.-Mansfield, OH
12. Mark Gardiner-Navarro, OH
13. Rick Bond-Mansfield, OH
14. Eric Myers-Holmesville, OH
15. Duane Chamberlain-Richmond, IN
16. Justin Chance-Mansfield, OH
17. Mike Knight-Ripley, NY
18. Jared Hawkins-Fairmont, WV
19. Matt Miller-Waterville, OH
20. John Mason-Millersburg, OH
21. Steve Casebolt Jr.-Richmond, IN
22. George Lee-Loudonville, OH
23. Doug Dodd-Cambridge, OH
24. Scott Peltz-Cadiz, OH
Cornett Racing Engines Heat-1: Matt Miller, Mike Knight, Rick Bond, George Lee, Dusty Moore, Wayne Maffett Jr., Larry Kingseed, Thomas Baker, Dave Hornikel, Corey Conley
Malcuit Racing Engines Heat-2: Steve Casebolt Jr., Tim Dohm, Justin Chance, Jared Hawkins, Cody Parker, Andy Bond, David Scott, Jeff Esbenshade, Jeremy Canada, Chester Elliott
Gustwear Heat-3: Dave Hess Jr., Robbie Blair, Mike Balzano, Duane Chamberlain, Devin Friese, Wayne Chinn, Ryan Markham, Mark Gardiner, Jeff Gress, Keith Tish
Indy Screen Printing Heat-4: Doug Dodd, Rick Aukland, Doug Drown, Scott Peltz, Eric Myers, John Mason, Jason Montgomery, Rob Stambaugh, Ryan Eddleblute, Mike Pivonka
Dave Poske Performance Parts B-Main 1: Wayne Maffett Jr., Dusty Moore, Andy Bond, David Scott, Jeff Esbenshade, Cody Parker, Jeremy Canada, Larry Kingseed, Thomas Baker, Corey Conley
Dave Poske Performance Parts B-Main 2: John Mason, Eric Myers, Mark Gardiner, Ryan Markham, Rob Stambaugh, Jason Montgomery, Ryan Eddleblute, Devin Friese, Keith Tish, Jeff Gress, Mike Pivonka, Wayne Chinn
Entries: 40 from five states
Integra Racing Shocks Fast Time Award: Matt Miller-14:322 seconds
Cautions: Eight (Laps 1, 1, 14, 19, 24, 27, 30, 44)
Red Flags (Lap 36)
Independent Racing Series Championship Points: (after April 1
1. Robbie Blair-150 (Titusville, PA)
2. Rick Aukland-147 (Zanesville, OH)
3. Tim Dohm-144 (Cross Lanes, WV)
4. Dave Hess Jr.-139 (Waterford, PA)
5. Ryan Markham-137 (Ashland, OH)
6. Wayne Chinn-135 (Bradford, OH)
7. Mike Balzano-134 (Parkersburg, WV)
8. Andy Bond-132 (Coolville, OH)
9. Wayne Maffett Jr.-131 (Mansfield, OH)
10. Rick Bond-129 (Mansfield, OH)
Independent Racing Series Rookie of the Year Points: (after April 1
1. Tim Dohm-144 (Cross Lanes, WV)
2. Andy Bond-132 (Coolville, OH)
3. Duane Chamberlain-127 (Richmond, IN)
4. Mike Knight-125 (Ripley, NY)
5. Devin Friese-75 (Chambersburg, PA)
5. Cody Parker-75 (Zanesville, OH)
MODIFIEDS:
1. Jess Hartman
2. Nick Smith
3. Kris McCombs
4. Rory Reed
5. Mark Gardiner
6. Mitch Lam
7. Jessie Wardell
8. Kevin Potts
9. Steve Saylor
10. Josh Morrow
11. Rick Mardis
12. Jeff Dovenbarger Sr.
13. Larry Kugel
14. Sam Lovejoy
15. David Hittle
16. Brandon Morrow
17. Barry Jacobs
18. Tom Conley
PURE STOCKS:
1. Brandon Gardner
2. Jeff Facemire
3. Kevin Sharier
4. Kenny Daugherty Jr.
5. Bo Yarnell
6. Jeremy Kraskey
7. Denny Shear
8. Tyler Short
9. Kyle Brown
10. Fred Snyder
11. Bob Chilcote |
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